FRSC to Commence Strict Enforcement of Five Critical Traffic Offences

By our Correspondent

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that a total of 10,446 road traffic crashes were recorded nationwide in 2025, representing an increase of over nine per cent when compared with the 2024 statistics.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, who made this known while addressing journalists in Abuja during the 2025 ember months campaign, said that despite the rise in crashes, the number of fatalities declined from 5,421 in 2024 to 5,289 in 2025, indicating a 2.

4 per cent reduction.
Mallam Mohammed explained that the increase in recorded crashes was largely due to stepped-up enforcement activities in 2025, which also led to a higher number of traffic offenders being arrested across the country.
He attributed the reduction in deaths to improvements in rescue operations as well as stricter enforcement of traffic rules and regulations by the Corps.
According to him, the Kaduna–Zaria–Kano–Katsina, Abuja–Zuba–Lokoja and Jos–Bauchi–Gombe corridors recorded the highest number of road crashes, a situation he linked to heavy traffic volume and poor road user behaviour, particularly among commercial drivers.
The FRSC boss disclosed that all commands have been directed to establish Crash Intelligence Desks and increase the deployment of personnel to identified high-traffic corridors nationwide.
He said the Corps would intensify its focus on the “Big Five” traffic offences responsible for over 70 per cent of fatal and serious crashes. These offences include speed violation, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving against traffic, and overloading.
Mallam Mohammed further stated that the Corps would this year strengthen its public enlightenment campaigns by shifting from general awareness to behaviour-change communication, with targeted messages for commercial drivers, private motorists, motorcyclists and fleet operators, anchored on real-world consequences.
He emphasized the need for religious leaders, community leaders and opinion leaders to support efforts at educating road users at the grassroots on the dangers of reckless driving and its negative impact on socio-economic development.
The Corps Marshal commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, which he said has significantly enhanced the operations of the FRSC nationwide.
“I wish to place on record the deep appreciation of the Corps to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering support, strategic guidance and policy backing extended to the Federal Road Safety Corps over the past years. We are equally grateful to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for the strong institutional support and coordination that have enhanced our operational effectiveness,” he said.
He added that the collective support has been critical to strengthening the Corps’ capacity, professionalism and resolve in carrying out its statutory mandate.
Mallam Mohammed urged stakeholders in the transport sector and motorists to always obey traffic regulations and cooperate fully with the FRSC to ensure effective traffic management across the country.